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July 2024 Poll
Starting in July, CRA will provide legal warnings to recover more than $9 billion of overpaid pandemic recovery benefits like CERB. Do you think that is fair?
Connect, Contribute & Collaborate with the Society of RWM™ in 2022
Society of RWM membership renewals are due December 31 for existing members and include Knowledge Net Tools and Calculators and relicensing fees for the continuation of use of the RWM™ designation. New members are now being invited to join, too, and the benefits are significant.
An Important Option: Applying for Taxpayer Relief
There is an important, front line role tax professionals can take to help devastated flood victims with tax relief, effective immediately. CRA issued a statement on November 30 encouraging residents of BC affected by the flooding to request taxpayer relief if it affects their ability to pay their taxes on time. However, any taxpayer who is experiencing hardship may want to discuss a relief request, especially if errors or omissions that have lead to missed refunds or benefits. Here’s an overview on two important relief options available:
The Gig Economy and Employment Insurance
Did you know that over 100,000 Canadian workers are in the gig economy? These important new growth engines in the economy are often people who are dissatisfied with their current work experience. However, as new entrepreneurs, they need professional guidance from tax and financial advisors to survive and growth. Plus, they may soon be paying EI premiums too. It’s a good space to get into if you are in the business of attracting new clients to your practice. Here’s why:
Poll Results: Taxable RPP Benefits Should be Averaged
Our November Poll asked our readers to reflect on the tax consequences of deemed dispositions on terminal returns, specifically for RPP pension recipients and over 75% were in agreement with this question: “Registered Pension Plan contributions are added to income in full on final returns of singles or widows/widowers. Would it be fairer to average this lump sum over the 24-month period prior to death?” Some of your comments follow:
Bring New Knowledge to Retirement Planning
The First Annual Virtual Pension Conference for CCPCs hosted by Knowledge Bureau and Integris and sponsored by Richardson Wealth took place on November 30 with rave reviews! Check out some of the golden nugget moments experienced by the event’s virtual attendees. It might just inspire you to learn more and share your knowledge with your clients by signing up for the Personal Pension Planning certificate course.
